6 reasons why cargo bikes are the next big thing

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By Chris BruntlettFeb 20, 2015, 11:09 am102 pts
After (quite literally) walking away from car-ownership five years ago, we experimented with many variations on traveling as a family by bicycle. None have been as transformational as our investment in a cargo bike, allowing us to haul not only our two children, but also groceries, appliances, and even our…

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